BlackBerry Curve 8520

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Price

At the time of it's release in 2009, August, the manufacturer's retail price for a new BlackBerry Curve 8520 was about 70 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the BlackBerry Curve 8520?

The battery life of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is up to 4.5 hours of talk time and up to 17 days of standby time.

What type of processor does the BlackBerry Curve 8520 have?

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 has a 512 MHz processor.

How to reset or factory restore BlackBerry Curve 8520 device?

Resetting or Factory Restoring a BlackBerry Curve 8520 device can be done in several ways depending on the device's firmware version and settings. Here are two recommended ways to do it: Method 1: Using the Backup Assistant 1. Open the Backup Assistant by pressing the HOME key multiple times until the Backup Assistant icon appears. 2. Sign in or out to the BlackBerry account linked to the device. 3. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 4. Click on the "Restore" button and then follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Wait for the device to be restored to its previous settings and backup data. Method 2: Using the QuickKeys 1. Press and hold the SHIFT key, G key, and 0 key together. 2. Release all keys and wait for the device to restart. 3. Press and hold the SHIFT key, 1 key, 1 key, and 2 key together. 4. Release all keys and wait for the device to restart. 5. Press and hold the SHIFT key, G key, and 0 key together. 6. Release all keys and wait for the device to restart. 7. Press and hold the SHIFT key, 1 key, 1 key, and 2 key together. 8. Release all keys and wait for the device to restart. 9. When the device reboots, the restore process will start automatically. Note: If you want to restore the device to its original factory settings, press and hold the SHIFT key and the HOME key together during the restart process. This will cause the device to enter bootloader mode, where you can restore the device to factory settings.

What is the screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 8520?

The screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is 2.46 inches.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS: Class 10
EDGE: Class 10

Launch

Announced: 2009, July. Released 2009, August
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight: 106 g (3.74 oz)
Keyboard: QWERTY
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Optical trackpad

Display

Type: TFT, 65K colors
Size: 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)